SUPERB QUALITY JAPANESE IVORY /SHIBAYAMA OKIMONO SIGNED GYOKUSUI

As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to offer this fantastic quality Japanese ivory okimono representing what we believe to be a drunken samurai warrior , it is possible he could also be a theatre character playing out the role ? , whatever his significance there is no getting away from the fine quality of this large Tokyo school artist okimono , the detailing is exquisite with shibayama style shell inlays to his coat and sword sash ,and a red coral stopper to his gourd , i have used one picture to try and show the fine detail to his teeth and tongue , his base is nicely shaped and decorated and he is signed "GYOKUSUI" to a red tablet underside , a great quality humerous okimono for the serious collector , not to be missed !

The condition is stunning with no losses, cracks or restorations and aged to a lovely mellow honey colour.